Proceeding contribution from Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 December 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

I hope to help my right hon. Friend. As he knows, I was the Minister with responsibility for policing in the previous Government. The £1 billion that we sought to save was made up of £500 million to £600 million from overtime and shift patterns, several hundred million pounds from police procurement of things such as helicopters and uniforms, and savings through back-office staff mergers. All those savings could have been made without cutting front-line policing. The HMIC report shows that the additional £1 billion that is being taken out by the Government will damage front-line policing.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 520 c722
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Accountability Crime Alcoholic drinks Demonstrations Arrest warrants Elections Drugs Police Parliament Square Misuse Licensing laws Police authorities Young people Reform War crimes Police and crime commissioners
Legislation: Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

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